• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 6-10 SEO Strategists across multiple time zones • Conduct regular 1:1s focused on strategic problem-solving coaching —helping strategists level up their diagnostic skills and business thinking • Review complex strategies before client delivery, serving as the "does this logic hold up?" quality gate • Identify knowledge gaps and create learning programs that deepen team expertise (technical SEO, competitive intelligence, vertical-specific strategies) • Own the quality of strategy output across Strategic/Elite accounts—ensuring recommendations are sound, achievable, and ROI-positive • Serve as escalation point for the hardest SEO problems: algorithm volatility, technical mysteries, competitive impasses • Monitor portfolio performance metrics (rankings, traffic, conversions) and identify patterns that inform team approach

• Lead technical SEO audits, strategy development, and optimization initiatives across multiple client websites. • Identify technical issues impacting crawlability, indexing, rankings, and user experience. • Develop actionable SEO roadmaps based on performance data, technical findings, and client goals. • Make final technical SEO decisions regarding implementation priorities, optimization approach, and execution standards. • Maintain ownership of technical SEO standards and best practices across all managed projects. • Oversee execution of technical SEO improvements, including: - Site architecture and internal linking optimization - Including header and metadata optimization - Crawlability and indexation management - Redirect strategy and URL migrations - Page speed and Core Web Vitals optimization - Structured data and schema implementation - Image and media optimization - Canonicalization and duplicate content resolution - Ensure proper setup and validation of analytics, tracking systems, and search integrations. - Validate technical SEO readiness during website onboarding, migrations, and launches using standardized technical review processes. • Plan, prioritize, and delegate technical SEO tasks to junior and mid-level SEO specialists. • Create structured execution plans and task schedules aligned with client priorities and contract hours. • Review completed work to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to SEO best practices. • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to improve team capabilities. • Maintain accountability for team output quality and technical consistency. • Estimate workload and plan technical SEO initiatives across a large portfolio of client websites. • Allocate resources efficiently while aligning with client contract scopes and timelines. • Identify when projects require additional resources or scope adjustments and escalate appropriately. • Balance ongoing maintenance work with high-impact strategic initiatives. • Maintain accountability for organic growth influenced by technical SEO improvements. • Analyze performance trends to diagnose technical causes impacting rankings, traffic, and conversions. • Recommend and implement technical solutions that support measurable organic performance gains. • Contribute directly to client retention by ensuring technical SEO stability, performance improvements, and successful website launches. • Support long-term SEO success through proactive technical monitoring and optimization. • Ensure websites are technically prepared for modern search environments, including AI-driven search experiences and large language model (LLM) indexing. • Implement structured data strategies that improve machine readability and AI interpretation of content. • Optimize site architecture and technical signals to support AI Overviews and emerging search interfaces. • Develop scalable technical frameworks that improve content accessibility for AI systems and search engines. • Stay current with evolving AI search trends and integrate technical best practices into SEO workflows. • Partner with content, development, and account management teams to execute technical initiatives. • Translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders and clients. • Create and maintain technical SEO SOPs, onboarding checklists, and quality assurance workflows. • Standardize technical review processes across all client websites. • Build scalable systems and repeatable processes for managing technical SEO across large portfolios.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As an Associate on our SEO team, you are the foundation of our tactical delivery. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual with a baseline understanding of search engines who is eager to master the "art and science" of organic growth. You will provide critical support across multiple accounts, learning to execute technical audits, keyword research, and reporting that directly influences how global brands appear to the world. You’ll work closely with a Manager to turn data into insights and ensure our clients' digital presence is optimized for success. - Draft foundational SEO deliverables including keyword research, meta-data optimizations, and on-page content recommendations. - Support the execution of Technical Site Audits, identifying issues like broken links, crawl errors, and page speed bottlenecks. - Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, and Looker Studio. - Assist in conducting Content Gap Analyses to identify opportunities for clients to capture more organic traffic. - Manage administrative project needs, including drafting call agendas, taking meeting notes, and tracking action items for the team. - Stay up-to-date with search engine algorithm changes and industry trends to help the team pivot strategies proactively. - Perform Quality Assurance (QA) on your own work products to ensure they meet DEPT®’s high standards before client delivery. Qualifications - 6 months to 2 years of hands-on SEO experience (internships or personal projects count!). - A baseline understanding of how search engines crawl, index, and rank content. - Experience or familiarity with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz, or Screaming Frog. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and a knack for organizing data into clear stories. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on professional client service. - A "relentlessly curious" mindset—you are someone who loves to figure out how things work and how to make them better. - The ability to work autonomously on tasks while remaining a highly collaborative team player. Benefits - Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage - 401K plan, plus matching - PTO - Paid Company Holidays - Parental Leave Company Description DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

• Own day-to-day leadership of enterprise SEO accounts as the primary strategist and client partner. • Develop and deliver comprehensive SEO strategies rooted in technical SEO, content optimization, search intent analysis, and performance insights. • Present recommendations, data-driven findings, and performance updates to senior stakeholders, including CMOs, founders, and marketing executives. • Translate ranking shifts, analytics, and technical findings into clear business impact and actionable guidance. • Conduct technical audits, keyword strategy development, content optimization planning, and authority-building initiatives. • Partner with SEO specialists, content teams, PR colleagues, and analytics experts to ensure cohesive cross-channel execution. • Establish, monitor, and report on SEO KPIs across visibility, traffic, engagement, and conversions. • Identify emerging search trends and competitive shifts to drive ongoing strategy refinement. • Build strong, long-term relationships with enterprise clients through clarity, transparency, and proactive communication. • Anticipate client needs and guide them through complex SEO decisions with confidence and authority. • Oversee onboarding, communication cadence, and strategic alignment throughout the client lifecycle. • Collaborate with PR, ORM, creative, web, and analytics teams to integrate SEO within broader communications and reputation programs. • Share insights with leadership to inform service evolution, innovation, and competitive positioning.